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of iron gates, fences and railings
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designing your dream gate, fence, or railing today!
designing your dream gate, fence, or railing today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Swing gate? Slide gate? How do I determine the type I need?
A swing gate looks nice while it is opening, is easier to install, and is usually safer than a sliding gate. A sliding gate is necessary where there is a steep uphill grade in the direction the gate must swing, or when there is limited maneuvering room on the property.
There is no electricity near the site where I need my gate, is there anything I can do?
If there is not any electrical power near the site of the gate, you can use a solar powered gate operator.
What is the material you use for your gates?
The material we use for our gates is wrought iron.
How do you open & close the gate?
There are keypad, photo eye, intercom and telephone entry systems. Transmitters open the gate from the outside. When exiting, a free exit loop opens the gate from the inside, then closes it automatically.
I have a pair of gates fitted to brick pillars and the hinges are in the center of the pier. What would you recommend?
You can use a cantilever arm operator, or an underground motor.
I have a pair of wrought iron gates fitted to posts. What system would you recommend?
If you have sufficient side clearance, any system would work.
What is the advantage of the cantilever arm operators?
This system will fit most gate types.
What is the advantage of the underground operators?
The underground systems are not seen when they are installed, and they fit most applications.
What is the range of a transmitter?
The standard receiver has a range of 30 to 40 feet, but if a further distance is needed, there is an external receiver, which increases the range.
How will I know if there are visitors at the gate when it is closed?
You can have a intercom installed which has a call button. A handset and a release button are located in the house which allows you to communicate with the visitors and open the gates.
How do visitors enter when no one is in the house?
Access control equipment can be supplied to you, that suits your personal requirements, or you can have a keypad for greater security.